Explore Innovation Resources
The mission of the Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA) is to integrate design and entrepreneurial thinking into the student experience. During the program, students take part in research, design challenges, and entrepreneurial thinking, as well as contribute to interdisciplinary projects focused on solving complex societal challenges. IDEA’s innovation studio provides space for students to explore the innovation process by thinking about what problems they would like to solve.
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The Kesselman Student Fellowships was launched to empower teams of students to work on local community projects that advance democracy by finding solutions to connect people across differences and by removing barriers to opportunity faced by people in local communities.
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Map the System is a learning programme and global competition that nurtures a global community of educators, students, and practitioners committed to applying the principles of systems thinking to complex social and environmental challenges.
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The Marine Energy Collegiate Competition (MECC) invites student teams to design marine energy devices for near-term commercial markets, building experience and industry connections.
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The Rutgers University Externship Exchange Program, offered through the Master of Business and Science (MBS) degree, bridges academics and industry to give students a competitive career edge while providing companies with fresh insights and innovative solutions. Students work in teams on company- or organization-led, semester-long projects. They gain real-world experience by collaborating with leading businesses and nonprofits, developing the skills to learn, lead, and excel as they tackle real challenges faced by participating organizations.
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The Rice Business Plan Competition gives collegiate entrepreneurs real-world experience to pitch their startups, enhance their business strategy and learn what it takes to launch a successful company.
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The Road to Silicon V/Alley Program (RSVP) at Rutgers Business School prepares students for leadership in innovation and entrepreneurship. The program, in collaboration with university partners, focuses on technology, business, success skills, intrapreneurship, and entrepreneurship.
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The objective of the annual Business Plan Competition is to encourage student entrepreneurs and support the growth of jobs in New Jersey. In order to compete for the business competition prizes, there must be a serious intent to launch the proposed business.
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The Rutgers Entrepreneurial Society (RES), founded in 2009, is a student-run organization that supports student entrepreneurs. RES hosts events like Rutgers SharkTank, workshops, and speaker events.
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Hosted by the Innovation, Design, and Entrepreneurship Academy (IDEA), ScarletPitch is a campus-wide pitch competition that celebrates student entrepreneurship. It brings together students from all disciplines and backgrounds to create businesses designed to be a force for good.
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A celebration of scholarship and creative activity, the Undergraduate Research Symposium is a chance for undergraduates to present a paper or poster on their findings to an audience of faculty, peers, and corporate and community partners. The research presentations span the sciences, social sciences, humanities, and arts.
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Ascend is a six-week intensive hybrid program that prepares startups for the investment necessary to launch their venture. This program aims to help bridge the gap between customer discovery and commercial launch.
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Aspire is a five-week in-depth, hybrid program that prepares startups for investor engagement. Investor-mentors work one-on-one with startups to simulate due diligence conversations and integrate feedback into deal room materials in real time. This program aims to prepare startups to raise equity investment.
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The E-Team Program, part of the VentureWell Accelerator, supports student ventures as you embark down the path you’re likely to take as an innovator and entrepreneur.